SEN 1:1 TA

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Birkenhead (CH41)

Start date: March 2026

Contract: Term-Time, Full-Time

Rate of Pay: From £13.75 to £15 per hour

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be seeking a caring, committed and empathetic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with behavioural and social‑emotional needs. This is a fantastic role for someone passionate about helping children thrive and looking to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing primary school environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team to ensure the pupil receives consistent, targeted support that promotes confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 behaviour support for a Year 1 pupil, closely tailored to their individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, parents and external agencies to implement consistent support strategies.
• Encourage positive social interactions, emotional regulation and confidence‑building.
• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery, adapting activities and resources where necessary.
• Foster an inclusive, nurturing learning environment, contributing to the pupil’s holistic development.

About the School

• Provides a nurturing, inspiring learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and confident.
• Actively contributes to the community through initiatives such as litter‑picking and food bank support.
• Offers a wide range of after‑school clubs that cater to varied interests.
• Pupils are polite, friendly, and have strong, positive relationships with staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in support, TA, SEN, or behavioural roles.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• A patient, understanding and child‑centred approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in core subjects.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to exclusive, accredited CPD training courses.
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Opportunities for long‑term roles and potential permanent placements.
• Free access to a Paediatric First Aid course.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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